2013 MRRT Annual Field Trip: Charleston, SC
![Charleston Harbor: Bombardment of Fort Sumter](images/charleston_harbor.jpg)
On October 4–5, 2013, the MRRT traveled to Charleston, South Carolina, to visit the battle sites in and around the city. These included visits to Fort Moultrie; sites associated with the Battle of Secessionville; a boat tour of Charleston Harbor, Morris Island, and a narration of the attack on Fort Sumter. The Saturday group dinner was held at the Washington Light Infantry Armory. The tour guides were Doug Bostick and Dana MacBean. Click here for a video of trip highlights.
Additional Resources:
1. Fort Sumter (April 12-14, 1861)
- American battlefield Trust: Fort Sumter
2. Secessionville (June 16, 1862)
- American battlefield Trust: Secessionville (Fort Lamar)